Regulatory Affairs Advisor

FirstEnergy • Harrisburg, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Harrisburg, PA. This position is within the State Finance and Regulatory Affairs organization and reports to the Vice President, PA State Finance and Regulatory Affairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, technical, or related discipline required.
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience required.
• Relevant work experience will include working with external audiences to communicate/advocate positions.
• Advanced verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional relationship management, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Business and political acumen.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Manage multiple priorities and focus on urgent tasks.
• Ability to work after normal business hours, which could include evening or weekend travel to industry conferences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Electric utility industry and utility regulations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain positive business relationships with the Public Utility Commission.
• Service as a key liaison for FirstEnergy to the Public Utility Commission.
• Communicate with external stakeholders on a wide range of issues.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on all regulatory matters at the Public Utility Commission and assist in making recommendations to management to support decision making.
• Assist in developing and executing regulatory strategies that advance the goals of the company.
• Coordinate regulatory activities with applicable FirstEnergy business units such as External Affairs, Legal, Rates, Operations, and Finance to ensure proper alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams that address escalated complaints to the Public Utility Commission to ensure proper resolution.
• Ability to understand the company’s objectives, their financial implications and be able to communicate them to stakeholders.
• Understand and stay current on all applicable laws, pending legislation, administrative rules and policies that impact FirstEnergy.
• Act with a high degree of integrity, honesty, and credibility when representing the company.
• Communicate ideas related to regulatory, legislative, and policy opportunities to advance the company’s business objectives.
• Represent FirstEnergy at industry meetings, conferences, and events.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• Company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior